Joe Brown
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1884-1885)
Joe Brown was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1884 to 1885 for the Chicago Cubs and the Baltimore Orioles, a span of 2 seasons. Across 11 career appearances, he went 4-6 with a 5.11 ERA and 36 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 162 lb
- Died
- 6/28/1888 in Warren, PA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1884-08-16
- Last Game
- 1885-07-16
Full name: Joseph E. Brown
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | CHN | NL | 4 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 50.0 | 56 | 26 | 7 | 27 | 4.68 | 3.11 (-51%) | -681.9 |
| 1885 | BL2 | AA | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 38.0 | 52 | 24 | 4 | 9 | 5.68 | 3.03 (-87%) | 296.3 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 4 | 6 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 88.0 | 108 | 50 | 11 | 36 | 5.11 | — | -386 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 80 | 8 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 15 | .200 | .200 | .212 | .412 | -220 |
Career AVG .200 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 17.9% below league average.
Career OBP .200 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 29.1% below league average.
Career SLG .212 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 34.9% below league average.
Career OPS .412 vs. league average .609 across their career seasons — 32.2% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | CHN | NL | 15 | 61 | 6 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 15 | .213 | .243 (-12%) | .278 (-24%) | .327 (-30%) | .606 (-27%) | -220.1 |
| 1885 | BL2 | AA | 5 | 19 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .158 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 20 | 80 | 8 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 15 | .200 | — | — | — | — | -220 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 11 |
| Catcher | 1 |
| First Base | 1 |
| Second Base | 1 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 9 |
Joe Brown: the record in brief
According to the bio, Joe Brown debuted on August 16, 1884 and played a final game on July 16, 1885. The team column moves through the Chicago White Stockings (1884) and the Baltimore Orioles (1885). Brown is listed as a pitcher at 162 pounds on a 5-foot-10 frame. Brown was born on April 4, 1859, in CAN. The bio records the death on June 28, 1888, in Warren, PA, USA. Joe Brown was the playing name; the full given name is Joseph E.
The pitching table credits Brown with a 4-6 record and a 5.11 ERA in 11 games. Brown had 36 strikeouts. The league ERA over Brown's seasons was 3.08, so the 5.11 figure ran 66.0% worse than average. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 4.68 in 1884, when the league's was 3.11.
By games played in the field, pitcher leads with 11, followed by right field (9), catcher (1), and first base (1). The fielding table credits Brown with 1 putouts, 16 assists and 2 errors on the mound.
Frequently Asked Questions about Joe Brown
- What years did Joe Brown play?
- Joe Brown played in Major League Baseball from 1884 to 1885.
- Was Joe Brown a pitcher?
- Yes. Joe Brown pitched in the major leagues, recording 4 wins and 36 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Joe Brown hit?
- Joe Brown hit 0 career home runs with 16 hits.
- What teams did Joe Brown play for?
- Joe Brown played for 2 teams: the Chicago White Stockings (1884) and the Baltimore Orioles (1885).
- What were Joe Brown's career stats?
- In 11 games, Joe Brown went 4-6 with a 5.11 ERA, 36 strikeouts, and 88.0 innings pitched.
- What position did Joe Brown play?
- Joe Brown played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Joe Brown and how much did he weigh?
- Joe Brown was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 162 pounds.
- What was Joe Brown's career ERA?
- Joe Brown finished with a 5.11 career ERA, going 4-6 with 36 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Joe Brown have?
- Joe Brown recorded 36 career strikeouts.
- Is Joe Brown in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Joe Brown has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.